2002 Pinot Noir Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard
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The 2002 Pinot Noir Rochioli River Block Vineyard’s dark ruby color is followed by a sumptuous bouquet of flowers, plums, Allspice, sweet kirsch, and minerals, medium to full body, a touch of austerity, but an elegant, concentrated personality. It should drink well for a decade. Tel. (707) 433-6425; Fax (707) 433-6546
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Full ruby-red. Very ripe, urgent aromas of crushed berries, violet and rose. Fat, sweetly oaky, dense and seamless, if less expressive today than the Allen. But this is chewy and perhaps even longer on the finish. Here the tannins are a bit youthfully tough and in need of patience.
About the producer
Williams Selyem is an iconic Russian River Valley winery best known for its Pinot Noir. Producing restrained yet classically Californian expressions of the heartbreak grape (as well as a host of other wines), the property has gone from pioneer to one of the region’s standard-bearers.